I SHAKE MY HEAD
by Lisa Gibson & Samantha Sperling
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Appies, Advent Calendars & Inferior Men
Appies, Advent Calendars & Inferior Men
About this podcast
Get ready to laugh out loud with I Shake My Head, the weekly podcast where best friends Lisa Gibson and Samantha Sperling—partners in crime for over 20 years—take on life with zero filter.
From midlife curveballs and Gen X throwbacks to hot takes on pop culture and the everyday nonsense most people keep to themselves, nothing is off-limits. Lisa and Sam turn real-life frustrations, random tangents, and “wait…what were we talking about?” moments into comedy gold.
With sharp wit, unfiltered honesty, and just enough chaos to keep things interesting, these two aren’t here to solve problems—they’re here to talk about them… loudly, passionately, and often without Googling first.
Whether they’re ranting, reminiscing, or completely going off the rails, their friendship is the heart of the show—and the reason you’ll feel like you’re right there in the conversation.
Tune in to I Shake My Head for laugh-out-loud, no-holds-barred chats that prove midlife isn’t a crisis—it’s just more material.
Episodes
The newest 50 of 524 episodes
- Appies, Advent Calendars & Inferior Men · 56 minIs it really appetizer season if there isn’t a song about it? Why has nobody written a song celebrating trays of little sausages and cheese balls? Do grocery stores need to jump…
- Fuzzy Peaches, Stirrup Pants & Martha Stewart · 1 h 12 minIs it normal to have an emotional support candy? Should fuzzy peaches come with a warning label for codependency and if Christmas chocolates show up, do the fuzzy peaches have to…
- Peloton Panic, The Chins & The McRib Betrayal · 1 h 4 minWhy does Miley Cyrus just assume the kids don’t wanna dance and why does this TV ad live in your head rent-free? Are you doomed to question the science behind Miley Cyrus’…
- Silently Judging, Crocktober & Nesquik Nostalgia · 1 h 9 minCan you really stop judging your coworkers’ lunches, or is the judgment just moving inside your head? Is not saying what you’re thinking really personal growth? Are you ready to…
- Turkey Bites, SNL Outrage & Candy Confessions · 1 h 17 minAre you bracing yourself for mini chocolate bar season and the oncoming sugary snack avalanche? Can Halloween candy really be considered a "gateway drug" to full-on treat chaos?…
- Tacos, Haircuts & Hallmark Movies · 1 h 7 minCan the human spirit ever conquer the chaotic mess that is the taco, or should we all just give up and eat a burrito the size of our arm? Lisa wonders why she can’t love tacos…
- A Loofah Lifespan, Dessert Rules & User Fees · 1 h 14 minWhy do restaurants assume you don’t want dessert, are anti-dessert vibes real or all in your head? Is it rude to skip dessert, or should you start your meal with sweets just…
- Senior Meatloaf & The Power of Pockets · 1 h 13 minDo you secretly identify as meatloaf or lasagna in your senior years? Is meatloaf the steady comfort we need as we age, or would you rather have the unpredictable layers of a…
- Pot Pies, Expensive Subs & Emergency Underwear · 1 h 10 minIs it even possible to become a cozy, matching-pajama-set “pot pie” woman if you hate peas... or do you just need to give up and embrace your tattered pajama empire? Why do…
- Separate Suppers, AI & Protein Problem · 1 h 13 minWhy do married people suddenly feel the need to want the same thing for supper every night? Is supper really just a nightly team-building exercise, or has it become a make-work…
- Whipped Cream, Girl Dinners & Questionable Leftovers · 1 h 10 minDoes whipped cream really have a season, or can it be enjoyed all year round? Is there a right way or a wrong way to do “girl lunch” and "girl dinner,” or are we just making up…
- Fridge Lights, GPS U-Turn & Brad Pitt's Porn · 1 h 10 minIs the fridge light the greatest mystery of modern times or just a conspiracy waiting to be cracked? Is it blind faith to trust the cold glow disappears or do we need hidden…
- Slow Walking, Bad Buffets & Zero Sugar Oreos · 1 h 14 minWhy do some people power-walk like they're in a marathon, while others prefer a leisurely, scenic saunter? Is life meant to be experienced at top speed, or should we take time to…
- Middle Seat Madness, AI Besties & Sample Standoffs · 1 h 3 minWhy is it always the middle seat people who become armrest renegades do the rules of air travel mean nothing anymore? Has your bond with ChatGPT reached slightly scary heights…
- Fake Steps, Car Concerts & Neck Pillows · 1 h 5 minIs fudging your step count in your head a sign of creative genius or simply self-delusion at its finest? Can solo car concerts uncover your hidden inner rockstar, or are you…
- Water Bottle FOMO, Messy Lawns & Window Food · 1 h 15 minIs hauling around a giant water bottle now society’s loudest status symbol? Have you ever considered carrying one empty just to fit in, only to worry people would notice you’re…
- Baked Potatoes, QR Code Menus & Vacation Meltdowns · 1 h 10 minIf potatoes are just vessels, does that mean a loaded baked potato is really just a cheesy, bacon-y salad bowl like, should we be asking for salad dressing on the side too? Were…
- Arm Flaps, Hotel Eggs & KFC Letdown · 1 h 3 minWhy is it that you can leave the house feeling like a million bucks, but the second you catch your reflection sideways in a grocery store freezer door, it's like bam who invited…
- Toaster Strudel, Painted Toes & Elevator Judgement · 1 h 12 minAre toaster strudels a legitimate emotional support food, or just a fleeting phase? Can breakfast pastries really be considered a hobby or even a masterpiece? Do your toes…
- Midnight Peeing, Purse Shame & Receipt Hoarding · 1 h 8 minEver reach your breaking point with your purse? Why does your handbag become a black hole the second you're at the grocery checkout? Is it stuffed with crumpled receipts, rogue…
- Sour Candy Regrets, Gorilla Glue & Tankini Trauma · 1 h 14 minCan eating too many sour candies actually break your tongue, or are you team “powered through the pain” like Lisa? Is the real tragedy a red tongue, or having a friend who…
- Panties, Salmon Burgers & Deviled Dills · 59 minDid you know putting on panties could land you in physio like, is there an age when your underwear should come with a warning label. And is there a secret instruction manual for…
- Quicksand, Ravioli & Irrational Fears · 1 h 7 minWait, so ravioli is just a mysterious little carb envelope? Are we supposed to risk our dinner on a pasta pillow of uncertainty and just trust what's inside? Why can't lasagna…
- Midlife Meltdown, Dirty Sodas & Karen Carpenter · 1 h 22 minFeeling one minor inconvenience away from losing your mind? Are you on the verge of becoming “that person” who loses it over ridiculous things? Has the buffering wheel on your…
- Crop Tops, Patio Creeping & Braless Freedom · 1 h 14 minIs the return of wide-leg pants and crop tops helping you relive the glory (and fashion confusion) of the '90s, or just reminding you of those hefty brown velour couches and…
- Weather Obsessed: The New Midlife Personality · 1 h 14 minHave you developed a whole second midlife personality dedicated to weather commentary? Are you morphing into your 80-year-old dad, texting weather warnings nobody asked for? Will…
- Bruschetta, Boxed Wine And Stupid Mistakes · 1 h 10 minHave you ever realized an urgent bruschetta craving could qualify as a full-blown crisis? Is “bruschetta on the brain” a real condition—and should snack fixations come with…
- White Panties, Dolly Parton & Patio Season · 1 h 8 minWhy do panties come in packages with one rogue white pair? Is it the ultimate confidence test or just a disaster waiting for a splash of coffee, a loose laugh, or a bad period…
- Appetizer Angst, Hormones and Adult Lunches · 1 h 12 minWhat even is an “adult lunch”? Is a frozen meal equal to a sandwich and do chips count as a side or the whole plan? Would you be annoyed if your doctor refused to test your…
- Pale Ankles & Salty Snacks: A Canadian Survival Guide · 1 h 10 minIs spring really a season, or just a mindset? Is it finally time to liberate your ankles from winter boots even if there’s 20 centimeters of snow on the way? Could baring your…
- 500 Episodes of Judgement, Sass & Laughter · 1 h 37 minWhat makes a friendship last 500 episodes, twisted honesty or relentless mockery? Will Lisa and Sam ever agree on anything and are they just saying what everyone else is thinking…
- Lazy Shoes, Cheap Bananas & Ridiculous Menus · 49 minAre bananas suspiciously immune to inflation, or just nature’s favorite budget-friendly fruit? Is it time to launch a banana conspiracy theory, or should we just be grateful for…
- Saucy Mayhem, Chip Clips & Unhinged Opinions · 1 h 18 minAre you feeling lost in the barbecue sauce aisle? Has “Bold and Bossy” got you questioning your entire sauce identity? Is choosing a new condiment supposed to feel this…
- Broken Boots, Hillbilly Jeans & Spa Day Squabbles · 1 h 16 minHave you ever panic-bought boots that now collect stylish office dust, while your favorite pair splits in half but still gets you through the day? Do your socks seem to change…
- Kegels, Food Fails & Gen X Memories · 1 h 11 minIs the sound of melting snow outside your office the Pavlovian bathroom trigger you never saw coming? Have you ever found yourself contemplating whether Kegels are a bladder…
- Fruit Cups, Bowling Shoe Nightmares & The Bro Code · 1 h 7 minAre you obsessed with fruit cups… or is it just the syrupy sugar you’re really after? Does your inner 9-year-old still sneak sugar whenever possible? And honestly, should fruit…
- Slippery Stories, Boybands and Midlife Mayhem · 1 h 4 minCan you spot a professional "ice walker" in the parking lot simply by the fear in their shuffle? Have you ever narrated your own step-by-step parking lot journey only to realize…
- Coffee Pot Panties, Grapefruit Regrets & Saggy Boobs · 1 h 9 minWould you wash your underwear in a hotel coffee maker…or is that travel hack where you even draw the line? Why does buying one grapefruit suddenly make Lisa believe she’s…
- Savvy Observations: From Camel Toes to Mediocre Men · 1 h 16 minIs camel toe back…or are pants just fighting women now? Why are mediocre men walking around with the confidence of a Marvel superhero? Frozen canned juice disappearing like…
- Angel Wings: Take 'Em and Shove 'Em · 1 h 20 minLisa has declined angel wings in the afterlife, citing fashion concerns. Samantha believes this may impact her final destination. If you’ve ever: • Judged someone silently in…
- Fashion Flops, Shankle Season and Misguided Compliments · 58 minAre you mystified by the cult of the shankle those brave ankles emerging prematurely at the first hint of spring? Can midlife women find a place to shop when everything is…
- Bras, Pleated Pants And The Audacity Of It All · 1 h 2 minIs your bra secretly plotting the course of your entire day, transforming from trusted friend to rib-crushing adversary before lunch? When exactly did weekend comfort boil down…
- Questionable Hygiene, Steak Regrets and Midlife Rants · 1 h 6 minDo you question society’s hygiene habits? Is midlife really just about hating change, or is it about finding perfection in the same old experiences? Could your steak…
- Midlife Madness: Fake Teeth, French Onion Soup & Impatience · 1 h 8 minIs impatience really just a desire for efficiency, or is Lisa in denial about her lack of patience? Do you get annoyed by slow elevators, drive-throughs that don't zigzag fast…
- Manageable Meat, MTV Memories And Midlife Exhaustion · 1 h 6 minIs there really such a thing as "manageable meat," or is Lisa's quest for the perfect bacon just another midlife crusade? Do you find yourself lost between crispy and softly…
- Organized Chaos, Psychic Nonsense & Sugar Problems · 1 h 13 minCould baskets be the magic cure for chaos, or are they just Lisa’s latest “organized pile” in disguise? Is buying bins truly the first step, or only wishful thinking before…
- Public Scratching, Weather Woes and Heated Debates · 1 h 2 minShould you scratch an itch in public, or are you with Lisa and Samantha in championing the “cross your legs and pray” maneuver? Are warning colors like Code Yellow and Code…
- Texting Trauma, Resolutions and Taylor Swift · 1 h 18 minIs your texting thumb your own personal MVP and have you ever experienced the catastrophic downfall that comes with a microscopic sliver? Could it bench your whole hand for a…
- Oatmeal Joy, Baggy Jean Drama & Charcuterie Chaos · 1 h 16 minIs instant oatmeal Lisa's life-changing discovery or just her new excuse to eat more sugar before bed? Will Lisa’s newfound snack make it a whole ten days before she's onto the…
- Fruitcake: The Holiday Brick We Can't Seem To Kill · 1 h 21 minIs fruitcake the culinary equivalent of emotional baggage heavier than your regrets and as dense as a gluten-free cake gone wrong? Did your boomer relatives force-feed you…
